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One Year Ago

by Steph // Saturday, December 12, 2015 // Comments off
One year ago today, our sweet baby had spinal surgery. Seems like a lifetime ago. We continue to Praise the Lord for all that He has done for Eliza! We are so thankful for her health!! Continue reading →

It’s Christmas Season

by Steph // Thursday, December 10, 2015 // Comments off
It may be Christmas season, but we still have a whole lot of regular stuff going on around here! This morning Eliza had an appointment at our local hospital for routine x-rays and to see the orthopedic doctor. She is... Continue reading →

Four Months

by Steph // Wednesday, December 9, 2015 // Comments off
Tate has been home four months! I know!! Where has the time gone? When I look back at where we were and where we are now, I have a hard time wrapping my mind around it all. The Lord has... Continue reading →

UW Madison

by Steph // Saturday, December 5, 2015 // Comments off
Our trip to UW Madison (American Family Children’s Hospital) and Eliza’s appointments this past Wednesday went very well! We were thankful for a 9 a.m. start time because that gave us a 6 a.m. departure time from home. We have... Continue reading →

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Eliza Claire//Age 13 Tate Owen // Age 14 Lane Stevan // Age 17 Chad Ryan // Age 22 Scottie and Addie Grant and Kamryn (and baby Saylor) David, Kayla, and grandbabies: Clyde Strength (8), Ellie Joy (8), and River Salem (7), Briar Promise (5), Aspen Praise (3), Saige Grace (1), Baby girl due Jan.

Bringing Home Tate


August 27, 2014: Application sent to Lifeline

October 2, 2014: Tate's file locked

October 3, 2014: Letter of Intent sent to China!

October 11, 2014: Pre-approval

October 30, 2014: Home Study Update complete

November 26, 2014: Supplement 3 received at USCIS

January 24, 2015: USCIS clearance (received February 3)

March 13, 2015: DTC!!!

March 23, 2015: LID!!!

May 19, 2015: LOA!!!

May 27, 2015: I-800 Submitted

June 8, 2015: I800 Receipt received

June 22, 2015: Received a pink-slip from USCIS. We have a mistake!

July 6, 2105: I800 Approval

July 8, 2015: Cable Letter received!

July 8, 2015: Article 5 Dropped Off!

July 10, 2015: Article 5 Picked Up!

July 14, 2015: Travel Approval!!!!

July 15, 2015: Consulate Appointment Confirmed!!

July 23 - August 7, 2015: Trip to China!

July 27, 2015: Tate's Day!!!!

Bringing Home Eliza


July 1, 2013: Application sent to Lifeline

October 3, 2013: Home Study complete

October 23, 2013: I800A received at USCIS

December 4, 2013: Eliza's referral!!!!

December 9, 2013: Letter of Intent sent to China!

December 20, 2013: Pre-approval

January 30, 2014: USCIS clearance (received February 3)

February 21, 2014: DTC!!!

March 6, 2014: LID

April 28, 2014: LOA!!!

May 14, 2104: I800 Approval

May 22, 2014: Cable Letter received!

May 29, 2014: Article 5 Dropped Off!

June 16, 2014: Article 5 Picked Up!

June 26, 2014: Travel Approval!!!!

June 27, 2014: Consulate Appointment Confirmed!!

July 11 - July 24, 2014: Trip to China!

July 29, 2014: Finally home from China after U.S. Consulate Computer Crash!

July 14, 2014: Eliza's Day!!!!

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